Michelle D. Deardorff, Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government and Department Head of Political Science and Public Service at UTC, joined WGOW 102.3 FM’s Jed and JR Mornings to discuss the Nov. 4 elections. She analyzed the New York City mayoral race—complicated by Andrew Cuomo’s independent run—and the gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia.…
Dr. Bruce joined Jed & JR Mornings to talk about Homecoming 2025 and all things UTC
UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce spent two 30-minute segments on Jed & JR Mornings today on WGOW 102.3 FM. They touched on all of the things Dr. Bruce has dealt with at UTC during her first few months on the job. They touched on everything UTC, but Homecoming was the big theme of the…
Terrell Owens Promotes UTC’s Homecoming on Jed & JR Mornings
NFL Hall of Famer and former Moc Terrell Owens joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to promote UTC’s 2025 Homecoming Week. Owens reunited with JR (Jim Reynolds), longtime “Voice of the Mocs,” who called his college games at UTC to talk about his career at UTC and 15 years in the NFL.…
School Psychology Program Director Amanda Hardin joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss distraction among younger generations
Amanda Hardin, Director of the School Psychology program at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, appeared on Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 to discuss rising distraction among younger generations, linking heavy social-media and device use to diminished attention, lowered dependability and waning real-life commitments. They discusses how the constant digital gratification cycle may be…
Dr. Tom Lyons joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss his new book and future economic development
Dr. Tom Lyons, professor in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at UTC, joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss his new book, Rethinking Community Economic Development. Part of the Rethinking Economics series, the book offers a transformative, entrepreneurial approach to community growth—especially timely given current conversations about revitalizing areas like Hixson’s Northgate Mall.…